Serbia: Vineyards and regions

The country’s largely continental climate is moderated by mountains such as Fruška Gora and rivers, especially the Danube, Velika Morava, and Timok. Detailed grape variety statistics are not currently available but the most common white varieties are claimed to be Graševina (welschriesling), Riesling, Chardonnay, smederevka, župljanka, rkatsiteli, while reds are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, prokupac, Merlot, vranac, and Pinot Noir with some Gamay and Frankovka (blaüfrankisch). Of indigenous varieties Prokupac has the potential to become a local flagship—both vinified as a varietal wine or in blends. White Smederevka is rather uninteresting, being neutral and lightweight. Temjanika is the local name for muscat blanc à petits grains though it is widely regarded as a local variant, and certainly produces more expressive aromatic wines. Other local varieties include Neoplanta, Kreaca, Bagrina, Začinak, Bačka, Sila, and Sirmium but their potential is still under-researched.